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MM55 EBN

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,786 mi
Last recorded143,786 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 EBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 143,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,504 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sills corroded+holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/sill corroded+holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s upper+lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking break just met limits

undertrays+engine bay covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2024 130,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension and steering components corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2024 130,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension and steering components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2023 124,208 miles

Parking brake performance only just met the MOT test requirements

Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 117,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 117,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 114,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,061 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 84,789 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on faces (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer treads

Fail 12 Jul 2017 84,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre tread facing wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on faces (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer treads

Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,559 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 82,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,768 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 76,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,321 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 67,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side rear brake pad worn low

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,821 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,199 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,753 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,008 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,296 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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MM55 EBN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM55 EBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MM55 EBN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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